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A Unique MBA Program in Los Angeles

Degree type:
MBA
Mode of study:
On-campus, Hybrid
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Hybrid, weekend MBA program

Mount Saint Mary's University

Highly efficient and organized, our 12-16-month, weekend-only MBA program is perfect for busy people like you who want to get an MBA while working and without sacrificing personal, financial and family commitments. You’ll attend classes every-other weekend, for a total of just six weekends per semester in a hybrid format. Hybrid class sessions contain both in-person and online components for added flexibility. Along the way, you'll participate in many special events where our network of alumni and corporate partners come to campus to engage and inspire you.

Not only is our weekend-only MBA program flexible, but it is also priced for busy, working professionals whose families depend on them for financial and familial support. This is the essence of Mount Saint Mary’s University’s MBA program — the driving force that makes us one of the most flexible and affordable MBA programs in Los Angeles for working professionals. If you’re looking for a transformative, private school education that is global in scope, collaborative by design, and accelerated by nature, then you’ve come to the right place.

Why get an MBA at MSMU?

Upon entering our hybrid, weekend MBA program, you’ll connect with experienced alumni and faculty who have a genuine passion for the work they do. In a big city like Los Angeles, it’s hard to find relationships as real as the ones you’ll find at the Mount.

How long is the Mount’s MBA program?

Our newly revised MBA program can now be completed in as little as 1 year (3 semesters).  Individuals holding an undergraduate degree in business are now exempt from having to take foundational courses, allowing students to fast-track their career aspirations. Students without a business degree can still complete the MBA program in just 16 months (4 semesters).

Regardless of the time to degree, you’ll learn from dozens of industry experts who take an active, hands-on approach to learning. You'll collaborate with classmates and colleagues - on campus, online and even abroad. You'll prepare yourself for an exciting and lucrative career in the business world and beyond.

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MBA program curriculum

Our hybrid, weekend-only MBA program unfolds over 3 or 4 consecutive semesters.

The Sky View Launch Semester is a total of 6 classes (10 units total). These introductory courses are designed to be a bridge to MBA studies for those lacking a business background and a refresher for those who have previous business education or experience.

  • BUS 201 Sky View Economics (1 Unit)
    • Modality: In-person
  • BUS 202 Sky View Accounting (2 Units)
    • Modality: Online - Asynchronous
  • BUS 203 Sky View Finance (2 Units)
    • Modality: Online - Asynchronous
  • BUS 205 Sky View Management (2 Units)
    • Modality: Online - Asynchronous
  • BUS 206 Sky View Marketing (2 Units)
    • Modality: In-person
  • BUS 209 Sky View Launch Pad to MBA Studies (1 Unit)
    • This introductory course is designed to familiarize new students with core MBA expectations and policies. It also serves as an introduction to concentrations, elective international study options and our signature dual MFA/MBA degree offering.
    • Modality: Online - Asynchronous

The second semester of our MBA program covers 10 units in 5 courses. 

  • BUS 262: Navigating Financial Resources: Accounting (2 Units)
    • Modality: In-person
  • BUS 263: Utilizing Financial Resources: Finance (2 Units)
    • Modality: In-person
  • BUS 264: Managing Talent: Building Coalitions & Leading Change (2 Units)
    • Modality: In-person
  • BUS 265: Data Driven Decision Making (2 Units)
    • Modality: In-person
  • BUS 230: Peer-to-Peer Teaching 1: Ethics and DEI Policy (2 Units)
    • Modality: Online - Asynchronous

 

The third semester of our MBA program covers 10 units in 5 courses. 

  • BUS 266: Managing Global Economic Challenges (2 Units)
    • Modality: In-person
  • BUS 267: Business and Corporate Decision Making (2 Units)
    • Modality: In-person
  • BUS 268: Social, Mobile and Emerging Media Marketing (2 Units)
    • Modality: In-person
  • BUS 269: Operations Management for the 21st Century (2 Units)
    • Modality: In-person
  • BUS 240: Peer-to-Peer Teaching 2: Special Business Topics (2 Units)
    • Modality: Online - Asynchronous

 

Students will choose one of two culminating experiences in their final semester. They will also choose one of our concentrations:

Choice A: Industry Consulting

  • BUS 260 Culminating Project (3 Units)
    • Modality: Online - Asynchronous

Choice B: International Travel

  • BUS 238 Global Business Colloquium (3 Units)
    • Modality: In-person - with international travel

Concentrations

  • Project Management
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship

MBA program concentrations

In your final semester, you’ll choose a concentration designed to give you an edge in business. More than simply studying Organizational Leadership, Project Management or Entrepreneurship, you’ll actively develop highly valued skills that will take your career to the next level.

Our Entrepreneurship concentration guides you through the key phases of imagination, perception and innovation. Along the way, you’ll elevate your business ideas to create a well-defined and feasible business plan. 

Our coursework utilizes frameworks of leadership and project management to help your entrepreneurial dreams mature, transform and grow. In class, we give special attention to sustainability and the need for socially responsible entrepreneurship in both complex corporate and start-up environments. 

Highlights:

  • Bring your idea to life. Turn your idea into a viable business plan that considers financial feasibility, marketing strategy, risk management and implementation. 
  • Perfect your pitch. Learn how to sell yourself and your venture to potential investors by perfecting your elevator pitch and presentation skills. 
  • Manage and grow your new venture. Faculty prepare you for personal and financial success by teaching you how to make the right decisions to build a successful venture. 

Accounting & Finance Concentration

  • 1 advanced accounting course (3 Units)
  • 1 advanced finance course (3 Units)

This concentration consists of 6 units of total credit taken during your final semester.

Highlights and Coursework Overview

Our Accounting and Finance concentration provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to take remote synchronous courses in this highly demanded subject matter.

The Organizational Leadership concentration focuses on building leadership skills relevant across all industries. The innovative curriculum pairs contemporary leadership theory with the best of today’s leadership practices. 

Working closely with faculty, you’ll transform into a powerful leader who’s able to enhance the organizations and people with whom you'll interact throughout your entire career. Upon graduation, you'll be an expert in decision-making, problem-solving, creative thinking, strategy, and various analytical tools and diagnostics. 

Highlights:

  • Learn how to execute strategic initiatives. You'll learn to assess major issues affecting organizations and how to design an appropriate strategic response. 
  • Become a more powerful and effective leader. You'll master strategic decision-making, problem-solving, creative reasoning and the use of various analytical models. 
  • Develop skills to lead in both private and nonprofit sectors. Our Organizational Leadership graduates are prepared to lead others in government, healthcare, education and all other industries. 

The Project Management concentration provides a unique opportunity for anyone looking to obtain a professional certification in project management while also earning their MBA.

This concentration provides you with detailed instructions on how to manage various types of projects within diverse industries and various development lifecycles. Along the way, you’ll gain highly in demand skills related to technical project management, strategic and business management, and effective project leadership.

Highlights:

  • You'll be prepared to sit for the CAPM® and PMP® tests. The concentration provides you with the hours of project management education needed to sit for the certification exam.
  • High passing rate. Our program has a 98% passing rate for MBA students who sit for the PMP® and CAPM® exams
  • Increase your earning potential. Project Management graduates have secured new positions and promotions in mid-level to senior level management including project manager, program manager, director of a PMO, and other senior PM-related positions.
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The MBA program gave me the tools to turn my idea into a reality. The Entrepreneurship concentration gave me the framework to build a well-thought-out business plan that took into consideration the market landscape, changing economy and other factors. I came away from the program with not only a better understanding of my business, but of my role and how I can contribute to something great.
Loren Ornelas-Menendez, MBA ’15 Manager, Cedars-Sinai Biomanufacturing Center
My experience in the Organizational Leadership concentration offered me a chance to look at myself and how I show up in the workplace. The material allowed me to come face-to-face with my biases, revealing things I was not aware of. I learned to be genuine while adapting to my environment.
Kimberley Couture, MBA ’18 Deputy, F/A-18 & EA-18G Training Systems TPO
The information I’ve learned in the program has proven to be invaluable. I’ve gained much more awareness of global business. I’ve become focused on change and the impacts of change.
Philip Houghtaling, MBA ’16 IT Consultant and Professional Leadership Coach

Corporate Partnerships

The MBA program at Mount Saint Mary’s University is always exploring partnership opportunities with companies and organizations who aspire to the same mission and values as we do, specifically in relation to social justice and inclusive excellence. Partnering with the Mount can take many forms, including, but not limited to, tuition discounts for your employees, participation in our MBA Advisory Board, and collaborating with our students to tackle any particular challenges your company may be facing.  

Looking for a great way to network while also giving back? Then our MBA Advisory Board might be the perfect spot for you. In this prestigious role, you’ll collaborate with fellow executives to enhance our program and keep us engaged with the business community. To participate in our advisory board, please contact Dr. Lester Reams at lreams@msmu.edu. 

Have a tough business problem that needs solving? Our MBA Consulting Service is perfect for you! This program affords you a team of MBA candidate superstars, working hard just for you. Low-cost and faculty-led, it’s a great way to help your business while also giving students the opportunity to apply their knowledge under real-world conditions. If your organization is in need of our MBA Consulting Service, please contact Dr. Lester Reams at lreams@msmu.edu. 

Could you benefit from a smarter, more effective workforce? Send us a pipeline of applicants and we’ll offer a 15–25% tuition discount to your entire workforce. It’s a great way to expand your HR benefits while boosting the level of your employees’ talent. Reach out to gradprograms@msmu.edu for more information.

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